Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test HTET 2026 Exam City Intimation Slip

The Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2026 is a state-level eligibility examination conducted by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) for candidates aspiring to become teachers in government and private schools across Haryana. HTET qualifies candidates for teaching positions at Primary (Class I-V), Trained Graduate Teacher (Class VI-VIII), and Post Graduate Teacher (Class IX-XII) levels in Haryana schools. Successful candidates receive a TET certificate valid for lifetime, which is mandatory for applying to teaching posts in Haryana. The exam is conducted in offline mode (pen-paper based) across multiple cities in Haryana. The Exam City Intimation Slip is released prior to admit cards, informing candidates about their allotted exam centre city.

Important Dates (Typical / Indicative)

Vacancy Details

Note: HTET is an eligibility test, not a direct recruitment exam. The number of candidates qualifying is not fixed by vacancy count. Candidates who score the minimum qualifying marks receive eligibility certificates.

Actual teaching vacancies are announced separately by Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) and other recruiting bodies.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Level-1 (Primary Teacher - Class I to V):

• Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) / 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)
• OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks AND 4-year B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed
• OR Graduation with at least 50% marks AND 2-year B.Ed with specialization in Primary Education

For Level-2 (Trained Graduate Teacher - Class VI to VIII):

• Graduation with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / B.Ed
• OR Graduation with at least 45% marks AND B.Ed (as per NCTE 2002 norms)
• OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks AND 4-year B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed or B.El.Ed

For Level-3 (Post Graduate Teacher - Class IX to XII):

• Post Graduation in relevant subject with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) AND B.Ed
• OR Post Graduation with at least 50% marks in concerned subject AND B.Ed in same subject

Age Limit

Age calculated as on 01 January 2026

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Preference given to bonafide residents of Haryana

Application Process

1. Visit the official HTET website: htetonline.com or bseh.org.in
2. Click on 'HTET 2026 Online Application' link on the homepage
3. New candidates: Click 'New Registration' and enter basic details (Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Mobile, Email)
4. Note down the Registration Number and Password sent to your registered mobile/email
5. Login using Registration Number and complete the application form with personal, educational, and category details
6. Upload scanned documents: Recent photograph (10-50 KB, JPG format), Signature (10-50 KB, JPG format), Category certificate if applicable
7. Select exam level (Level-1, Level-2, or Level-3) - candidates can apply for multiple levels
8. Proceed to fee payment section and choose payment mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
9. Pay the application fee and save the payment receipt
10. Submit the application form and take a printout of the filled application for future reference
11. Check Exam City Intimation Slip status 20-25 days before exam date
12. Download Admit Card 7-10 days before the exam date

Application Fee (Typical / Indicative)

Payment mode: Online only (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

Selection Process

1. Written Examination (Offline): Candidates appear for objective type written examination based on the level applied for. The exam is conducted in offline mode (pen-paper based) across designated exam centres in Haryana.

1. Answer Key Challenge: Provisional answer keys are released within 2-3 days of examination. Candidates can raise objections against answer keys by paying prescribed fee (typically ₹100 per question challenged).

1. Final Answer Key: After reviewing objections, final answer keys are published on the official website.

1. Result Declaration: Results are declared based on final answer keys. Candidates scoring minimum qualifying marks (60% for General, 55% for Reserved categories) are declared qualified.

1. Certificate Issuance: Qualified candidates can download their HTET Eligibility Certificate from the official website. The certificate is valid for lifetime and must be produced during teacher recruitment processes in Haryana.

Note: HTET is only an eligibility test. Qualified candidates must separately apply for teaching positions announced by HSSC, education department, or individual schools.

Exam Pattern

Level-1 (Primary Teacher: Class I-V)

Level-2 (Trained Graduate Teacher: Class VI-VIII)

Level-3 (Post Graduate Teacher: Class IX-XII)

Marking Scheme:

• Each question carries 1 mark
• All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with 4 options
• No negative marking for wrong answers
• Qualifying marks: 60% (90/150) for General; 55% (82.5/150) for Reserved categories

HTET Syllabus

Child Development & Pedagogy (Level 1 & 2)

• Growth and development of children
• Principles of child development and its linkage with learning
• Genetic endowment and environment
• Socialization processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers)
• Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: Theories and constructs
• Concepts of child-centered and progressive education
• Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence
• Multi-Dimensional Intelligence, Language & Thought
• Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender-bias and educational practice
• Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language, caste, gender, community, religion
• Learning and Pedagogy: How children think and learn
• Teaching-learning strategies, motivation and learning
• Factors contributing to learning – personal & environmental
• Meaning and concept of learning, influencing factors
• Adjustment and its mechanisms
• Emotional Intelligence and its implications on learning
• Personality and its measurement
• Learning disabilities, learning difficulties, special needs children
• Evaluation systems, types and tools, CCE, achievements test preparation

Language-I & Language-II (Hindi/English/Sanskrit/Punjabi/Urdu)

• Language Comprehension: Unseen passages (Prose & Poetry) with questions on comprehension, grammar and verbal ability
• Pedagogy of Language Development: Teaching-learning materials, remedial teaching, language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing)
• Grammar: Parts of speech, tenses, voice, narration, idioms & phrases, vocabulary, sentence structure
• Unseen Prose Passage: Questions based on comprehension, critical thinking
• Unseen Poem: Questions based on understanding and interpretation

Mathematics (Level-1)

• Content: Number system, Fractions, Decimals, Algebra (Introduction), Geometry (Basic shapes, angles), Mensuration (Perimeter, Area, Volume), Data Handling, Patterns, Time & Calendar, Money, Measurement
• Pedagogical Issues: Nature of Mathematics, Place of Mathematics in curriculum, Language of Mathematics, Community Mathematics, Evaluation through formal and informal methods, Teaching-learning materials, Problems of teaching, Error analysis and related learning aspects, Diagnostic and Remedial teaching

Environmental Studies (Level-1)

• Content (Integrated Science & Social Science): Family and Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel, Things We Make and Do
• Topics: Family relations, work and play, animals, plants, nutrition, shelter types, water sources, transportation, occupations
• Pedagogical Issues: Concept and scope of EVS, Significance of EVS, integration with Science & Social Science, Environmental concerns, Learning principles, Scope & relation to Science & Social Science, Approaches of presenting concepts, Activities, Experimentation/Practical work, Discussion, CCE, Teaching-learning materials

Subject Knowledge - Level 2 (Choose one)

Mathematics:

• Number System, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Commercial Mathematics, Arithmetic, Trigonometry
• Pedagogy: Nature of Mathematics, Teaching methods, Lesson planning, Evaluation

Science:

• Food, Materials, Living World, Moving Things, Natural Phenomena, Natural Resources, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• Pedagogy: Nature of Science, Science teaching approaches, Innovations, Activities, CCE

Social Studies:

• History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern India), Geography (Physical, India & World), Civics, Economics
• Pedagogy: Concepts and nature of Social Science, Teaching-learning strategies, Developing critical thinking

Subject Knowledge - Level 3

Subject-specific content as per graduation/post-graduation level:

• Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Urdu, Commerce, Agriculture, Home Science, Music, Fine Arts, Physical Education
• Teaching Methodology: Subject-specific pedagogy, teaching methods, curriculum design, assessment strategies, instructional materials

Salary Details (Typical / Indicative)

Note: HTET is an eligibility test. Salary depends on the actual teaching position secured through separate recruitment.

Primary Teacher (PRT) - Level 1 Qualified

Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) - Level 2 Qualified

Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) - Level 3 Qualified

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Pension/NPS, Annual increments, Promotion opportunities, Government accommodation (subject to availability)

Teachers qualified through HTET can progress from Primary Teacher to Headmaster/Principal positions through departmental promotions and seniority. Career progression includes promotions to Senior Teacher (after 5-7 years), Vice Principal (after 12-15 years), and Principal/Headmaster (after 18-20 years of service). Additional qualifications like M.Ed, NET, or administrative training enhance promotion prospects and can lead to positions in education department administration, DEO offices, and SCERT.

The HTET 2026 Exam City Intimation Slip is released approximately 20-25 days before the examination date on the official website. Candidates can download it by logging in with their registration number and password. This slip mentions the city where the exam will be conducted but does not specify the exact exam centre address. The actual Admit Card with complete exam centre details, roll number, reporting time, and exam instructions is released 7-10 days before the exam date and must be downloaded from the official website and carried to the examination hall along with a valid photo ID proof.

HTET 2026 results are typically declared within 30-45 days of the examination date on the official website. Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number and date of birth. The result displays marks obtained in each section, total marks, percentage, and qualifying status. Qualified candidates can download their TET Eligibility Certificate from the website, which is valid for lifetime. Score cards and certificates are also sent to registered addresses. Candidates not satisfied with results can apply for re-evaluation/rechecking within the stipulated time by paying the prescribed fee.

HTET cutoff marks are pre-determined: General category candidates need 60% (90 marks out of 150) while SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates need 55% (82.5 marks out of 150) to qualify. Since there's no negative marking and questions are of moderate difficulty, typically 70-80% of candidates score above the cutoff marks. The actual number of qualifiers is not limited by vacancies as HTET is an eligibility test. High scorers (above 70-75%) have better chances during actual teacher recruitment processes conducted by HSSC.

HTET 2026 Exam Centres

HTET examination is conducted across all districts of Haryana state.

Major Exam Cities:

• North Haryana: Ambala, Yamuna Nagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Panipat, Sonipat, Panchkula
• Central Haryana: Rohtak, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal
• South Haryana: Gurugram, Faridabad, Palwal, Mewat (Nuh), Rewari
• West Haryana: Hisar, Fatehabad, Sirsa, Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, Charkhi Dadri
• East Haryana: Karnal, Panipat

Candidates can select their preferred exam city during the application process. The exact exam centre address is mentioned in the Admit Card. Arrangements are made to accommodate all candidates in nearby centres based on availability.